Summer Transfer Window 2026

[Lighthouse]

1 hour ago, tdmickey3 said:

It’s about his value to us

Which will be about £10-15m next summer and £0 the summer after. We aren’t going to let a player run down his contract and lose up to £25m, especially if he doesn’t even want to be here.

£10m should buy us a very good replacement for Championship level, with a net surplus of £15m.

[James]

1 minute ago, Matthew Le God said:

He doesn't claim to know, he has stated it is just a suggestion. 

Last time he suggested a player it was Mubama, so maybe he knows more than he lets on…

[Matthew Le God]

Just now, James said:

Last time he suggested a player it was Mubama, so maybe he knows more than he lets on…

 

He may have just made a good suggestion with Mubama.

[Fabrice29]

2 minutes ago, James said:

Last time he suggested a player it was Mubama, so maybe he knows more than he lets on…

He was also suggesting Barron at Rangers a few weeks ago. Think he just genuinely suggests people.

Harrison Armstrong started and played 90 for Everton today for whoever suggested that one.

[The Kraken]

17 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

 

 

I don't think too much can be taken from his solitary England cap. It was given to him by a non permanent England manager who he worked with at under 21 level. I think it was essentially a reward for being Carsley's under 21 captain. He wasn't England senior team quality.

Disagree. Nobody is saying it adds a huge amount, but it definitely adds something.

[Tommy Mulgrew]

NB:

Asked if he wants a replacement for the star ahead of the deadline on September 1, Eckert simply said: "Taylor is still a Southampton player."

On the one hand, true, but hardly gives us confidence that we’ll get someone good in as his replacement.

[MarkSFC]

7 minutes ago, Tommy Mulgrew said:

NB:

Asked if he wants a replacement for the star ahead of the deadline on September 1, Eckert simply said: "Taylor is still a Southampton player."

On the one hand, true, but hardly gives us confidence that we’ll get someone good in as his replacement.

He cant say anything else. He is either a Saints player or he isn't. And u til he officially isn't, this is the only answer he can offer. 

[Appy]

8 minutes ago, Tommy Mulgrew said:

NB:

Asked if he wants a replacement for the star ahead of the deadline on September 1, Eckert simply said: "Taylor is still a Southampton player."

On the one hand, true, but hardly gives us confidence that we’ll get someone good in as his replacement.

Well obviously replace him if he goes. 
 

Or more like, when he goes. 

[Chez]

7 hours ago, gammon cheeks said:

Adam webster ?

if he has recovered from his ACL surgery then he's an interesting option on a free. i suspect thats the type of bargain  Sheffield United are lookign for.

[Chez]

On 21/08/2026 at 13:06, Chez said:

Henrik Falchener might be an option at CB. Seems to spend more time on his arse than Lyanco in this highlights video and some wont be keen on a CBs that wear their socks around their ankles, but he made the Norway world cup squad. Decent worm too...

 

2 hours ago, Matthew Le God said:

He doesn't claim to know, he has stated it is just a suggestion. 

he knows his onions does that fella...

[Matthew Le God]

2 minutes ago, Chez said:

he knows his onions does that fella...

 

So does René Artois, but I wouldn't want him as head scout!

[Ex Lion Tamer]

50 minutes ago, MarkSFC said:

He cant say anything else. He is either a Saints player or he isn't. And u til he officially isn't, this is the only answer he can offer. 

Especially if we're still negotiating a fee, he can hardly come out and say he's gone